These safe drinking water regulations are administered by twelve (12) full-time professional and clerical support employees. The Clark County and Washoe County District Health Departments implement various activities within their jurisdiction.

Declaration of State Policy — NRS 445A.800 "It is the policy of this state to provide water which is safe for drinking and other domestic purposes and thereby promote the public health and welfare."
State Primacy — The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, with the help of the Clark and Washoe County Health Districts, is looking forward to meeting challenges of continuing to assure safe supplies of drinking water for all Nevadans. However, this can only be achieved if Nevada maintains primacy.

TO MAINTAIN PRIMACY FOR THE FEDERAL SDWA, NEVADA MUST

Adopt regulations as stringent as the SDWA regulations;

Grant exemptions or variance under conditions as stringent as the SDWA requirements;

Provide adequate procedures and enforcement authority;

Meet SDWA monitoring and reporting requirements;

Develop an adequate plan to provide safe drinking water under emergency conditions.